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Lastly, 76% of people say the ears of the chocolate bunny should be eaten first. What do you think?

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Hoppy Easter Everyone 🐰🌸

With the most egg-cellent day in the spring coming this weekend, here's what is going on in the marketplace:

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The most popular Easter activities include...

🌸Cooking a special meal
🌸Visiting family and friends
🌸Watching TV
🌸Doing an Easter egg hunt

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5. Waffles INCaffeinated

Last but not least is everyone's favorite waffle spot, Waffles INCaffeinated.

From their sweet Funky Monkey waffle to their chicken & waffles combo, they truly offer something for everyone

...and a variety of delish coffee drinks too

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It's spring and that means one thing: It's time to rally the girlies and go out for #brunch

Here are the hottest brunch spots in the 'Burgh this spring:

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4. The Yard

This Market Square favorite has a lesser known brunch menu that will absolutely blow your mind 🤯

They offer unique items such as breakfast flatbreads, breakfast burritos, and even mac and cheese with steak, gravy, and an egg 🤤

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What are your St. Patty's Day plans? Let us know below in the comments ☘️🌈

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It's #StPatricksDay and, like any other holiday, that can only mean one thing...

Consumers are spending money ☘️💸

🧵Here's the breakdown:

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3 in 4 consumers will do their shopping in store at...

☘️grocery stores (42%)
☘️mass retailers (29%)
☘️liquor stores (21%)

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How much are you planning on spending on your honey this Valentine's Day? 💵❤️

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Shopper are expected to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine's Day gifts this year 🛍️

Which is a $3 million increase from last year

That's a lot of flowers 💐

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The most popular gifts this year include...

🍬Candy
💐Flowers
✉️Greeting Cards
💎Jewelry